Ben Burns specializes in office leasing and investment sales in Avison Young's Nashville office. Prior to joining Avison Young, Ben was with Cushman & Wakefield | Cornerstone working on healthcare-related properties and clients. He has earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation served as President of the Nashville Chapter in 2018.

Before entering commercial real estate, Ben practiced law in Nashville for more than 20 years, 11 of which, he served as Senior Litigation Counsel for HCA Inc.  Since 1990, Ben has personally invested in a number of real estate transactions including office, retail, industrial, land and investment properties. In each of these investments, Ben was actively involved in the due diligence, closing, management and leasing of these properties. The experience gained from his hands-on dealings in real estate, coupled with his broad based experience in law, uniquely qualifies Ben to be of service to his clients in leasing and selling office space and investment properties.

Credentials

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Board of Directors (2014-present)
  • President (2017-2018)
  • President-Elect (2016-2017)
  • Secretary (2015-2016)
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Partnership 2020 Economic Development Committee (2010 - Present) 
• Leadership Health Care (an affiliate of the Nashville Healthcare Council)
• Downtown Rotary Club, Board Member (2005-2008), Charitable Allocations Chair (2006-2007), and Membership Chair (2003-2004)
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Board of Directors (2000-2004)
• Nashville Bar Association (Member 1986-present), Young Lawyers Division, President (1992-1993)
• Hands on Nashville, Founding Board of Directors, Member and Legal Counsel (1991-1994)
• Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, Member (1987-1997), and Board of Directors (1995-1997)
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville - J.D., Alumni Advisory Council (1993-1996)

Client List

• Centerstone
• Healthcare Realty Trust
• HCA - Hospital Corporation of America
• Healthcare REIT
• Mainland Companies
• UL / Pure Safety
• Baron Construction
• Goodlettsville Pediatrics